Emerging Lives Initiative

05/30/2026

05/19/2026

Passion. Creativity. Resilience.

Meet Merveille Kanku Mukala, a young fibre artist who turned her love for crocheting into a growing creative journey and source of income.

At STAS, she will be sharing how creativity and fibre artistry can support connection, confidence, and mental resilience across generations.

The countdown is on. It's 5 days to go.

Registered yet? here's the link

https://emerginglivesinitiative.org/STAS/

05/14/2026

There’s something powerful about young people feeling heard, seen, and inspired.

At STAS, we are creating spaces where generations connect through stories, mentorship, laughter, creativity, and meaningful conversations. This is more than a program, it’s community, healing, and belonging.

Listen to this beautiful reflection from one of our youth participants.

05/14/2026

Hello family, there is something powerful about young people feeling heard, seen, and inspired.

At STAS, we are creating spaces where generations connect through stories, mentorship, laughter, creativity, and meaningful conversations. This is more than a program, it’s community, healing, and belonging.

Listen to this beautiful reflection from one of our youth participants.

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05/13/2026

One moment can change the course of a life.

We are honored to welcome Prof Nduka Otiono as one of our featured storytellers at Seniors Tales At Sunset (STAS), where he will be sharing reflections on “A Moment That Changed My Life.”

Join us for an evening of storytelling, creativity, music, games, and meaningful connection across generations.

May 24 | 4–7 PM
Jim Durrell Recreation Centre

Register here:
https://emerginglivesinitiative.org/STAS/

05/12/2026

Do you know listening is powerful? Learning from others is transformational?

We are excited to welcome Efe Omueti as one of our featured storytellers at Seniors Tales At Sunset (STAS), where he will be sharing reflections on The Power of Listening and Learning From Others.

Join us for an evening of storytelling, creativity, music, games, and meaningful intergenerational connection.

Date:May 24 | 4–7 PM
Venue:Jim Durrell Recreation Centre

Register here: https://emerginglivesinitiative.org/STAS/